Mercedes Benz E430 vs BMW 750I
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Mercedes Benz E430 | BMW 750I |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 98 | 241 |
| Model years covered | 1998–2002 | 2006–2021 |
| Worst model year | 2001 | 2007 |
| Best model year | 1998 | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 15 | 7 |
| Fires reported | 1 | 6 |
| Injuries reported | 16 | 6 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Airbags | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 32.7% | 7.9% |
Mercedes Benz E430 by year
What breaks
Airbags
18
18.4%
Suspension
16
16.3%
Electrical System
15
15.3%
Engine & Cooling
9
9.2%
Other & Unspecified
7
7.1%
Transmission & Drivetrain
6
6.1%
Body & Structure
6
6.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
4
4.1%
BMW 750I by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
49
20.3%
Engine & Cooling
37
15.4%
Airbags
28
11.6%
Electrical System
23
9.5%
Doors, Latches & Locks
22
9.1%
Body & Structure
17
7.1%
Brakes
13
5.4%
Seat Belts
12
5.0%